If you don’t have the Nevarech benscher, you’ve certainly seen it on a friend’s Shabbat table. You may not know it by name, but you know the one I mean. The one with all those gorgeous pictures?
The publishers of that ever-popular benscher have recently released their newest creation — a similarly styled Shabbat siddur called Nehalel Be Shabbat.
When the publishers sent me an advance copy for review, my husband immediately scooped it up and “offered” to do the review. (In which “offered” equals stated as unequivocal fact.)
So, without further adieu, here’s what my husband had to say:
This new siddur is fantastic. The pictures are beautiful and very inspiring. I actually like this far more than the benscher, which my wife always liked, but I found a bit over the top.
I really recommend reading the essays at the beginning of the siddur; I got a lot out of them. They helped to set the framework for using this siddur as part of your Shabbat davening.
The publishers obviously put a lot of thought into how to gain inspiration and connection in your davening; they recommend using the pictures as a guide to help you reach that — but caution that they are a means to an end, not an end to themselves.
I have discovered, after using the siddur for a couple of months, that it’s really best to use it occasionally – as a way to keep your davening fresh.
My only critique is that it doesn’t fit comfortably in my tallit bag and it’s a bit heavy – but those things aren’t a major deal-breaker, especially for all the plusses of this siddur.
I look forward to seeing what product they come out with next!
As you can tell, the siddur was a resounding hit with my husband. And I can see it being a great addition to just about any family’s home. Think: Yom tov host or hostess gift!
It would also make a wonderful present for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or a child heading off to Israel for the year (or college). Even for younger children, it’s a great gift. I know my “visual learner” loves snuggling up next to daddy for davening when he’s using this siddur.
Because I just knew you’d love it, I’ve partnered up with the fine people at Nehalel to offer an exclusive sale for KOAB readers:
When you click thru this link, you can get the new Nehalel Siddur for $25.95 (regularly $29.95) + $4.50 shipping & handling.
If you are in Israel, you can get your copy of Nehalel for just 98 NIS (regularly 129 NIS), which includes shipping. (Hey, it’s a better deal for my Israeli readers!)
You can also get a taste for this amazing siddur by downloading a free PDF of Kabbalat Shabbat HERE.
And… in even more exciting news… one lucky KOAB reader will win a copy of the Nehalel Shabbat siddur as well! (If you win, by the way, and had already purchased a discounted copy, you’ll be refunded for your purchase price!)
Here’s how to enter the giveaway:
#1. Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this siddur. This comment is required to be entered to win this giveaway.
For two additional entries, you may:
#2. Join the fun group of 6,000+ people who like Kosher on a Budget on Facebook. Then come back and leave a separate comment on this post telling me that you have done so. If you already like KOAB, thank you — just leave a comment to that effect.
#3. Subscribe to the Kosher on a Budget Newsletter for a once daily dose of the best deals, money-saving tips and more. Please leave a separate comment that you have subscribed (or were already a subscriber).
This giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Israel who are 18 or older. Entries will be accepted until Monday, September 2nd at 11:59 p.m. CST. The winner will be selected randomly and notified by email immediately. He or she will have 48 hours to respond. Good luck!
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of Nehalel Be Shabbat to facilitate my review; the publishers will also provide the winner of this contest with his or her siddur. I was not compensated for hosting this giveaway nor for sharing my (positive) opinions. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC regulations. And also because I want you to know.
I would like to win this siddur, it looks quite interesting and I would love to have it in time for the holidays when we have guests.
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I would love to win this siddur! I find the pictures in the bencher we have very inspirational. I find the majestic pictures help me focus in the meaning behind the words.
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This looks like a gorgeous siddur that would be a great addition to anyone’s bookshelf – or hand, while davening.
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I love the images. Really spruces up tefilla.
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I think the pictures are beautiful. I’ve always loved the bencher.
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Love the bencher and would like to see if this siddur can inspire some kavanah.
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I could really use some inspiration in my davening. Haven’t been focusing on that nearly enough.
I would love to win a copy of this siddur, I always like to see how different publishers approach the Siddur.
I just love this Siddur. It is so beautiful. I would love to own a copy.
Would love to win a copy of this siddur as just yesterday a group of friends were talking about how Shabbat services just aren’t reaching us anymore.
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This did due looks absolutely beautiful and I would love to read it. I am already a Facebook fan and subscribe to the newsletter 🙂
I’ve been so impressed by their bencher, I’d really like to see what they do with Shabbat.
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This is gorgeous! My daughter loves the bencher and would love this as well (as would I)
I enjoy the bentcher and would enjoy the siddur!
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Maybe it would inspire me to daven more often? That would be nice.
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I think that this beautiful siddur would motivate me to daven every day!
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I would LOVE to have a copy of this siddur for 3 reasons: 1) so that I can let my junior high students take turns davening from it on school days, as I think it would really help them connect more to the meanings of the tefillos, which is something I’m working on with them 2) so that I can let me children use it to daven on Shabbos, when they are out of their weekday school davening routine and less eager to pick up a siddur, and 3) so that I can use it myself!! Visualization during tefillah is a powerful tool.
I’d love to share the beautiful pictures with my kids and those who we meet who are learning more about Tefilah.
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Visual learner snuggling close at shul? I have two of those!
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I’ve always loved the bencher and the siddur looks gorgeous!!
We desperately need a new siddur. My kids take turns or daven together, but I and they would love to use this one!
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I would like to win this siddur, sounds very interesting. I love KOB website , and I check KOB fb almost everyday.
The siddur looks beautiful! I’d love a new one.
As a Baal’t a shuvah, I am constantly looking for new and interesting ways to make davening unique each and, every time. This Siddur will allow me to see something different every time I Daven and then apply that inspiration to apply my davening in a way that makes my connection with Hashem unique and inspiring every time.
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This siddur would be a nice to share with my son who is just beginning to learn to daven. I find the photos in the bencher wonderful.
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This would make a great gift for one of the many Bar/Bas Mitzvahs we have coming up.
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I would love to daven from such a beautiful siddur
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My grandson would love this siddur.
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I would LOVE this siddur, I think it would really enhance my davening!!
I am a new convert and my husband bal teshuva ….. we are building an important jewish library for us and our children….
I’d enjoy praying from this siddur, learning from the essays, and using it with my son.
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I would LOVE to win this siddur becausebecause husband and I davened for 5 years to have a child and bh was blessed with a beautiful baby boy this year, and I would love to use this gorgeous siddur to give thanx to HASHEM for the many blessings i now have in my life.
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I would love to win this siddur because I always try to picture the things I’m saying as I daven to help me concentrate. Having pictures provided just makes it easier!
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I am always looking for more inspiration in my davening, so I would love to win this siddur.
Thank you so much for posting this review and hosting this contest. I would love to win this siddur because I already love davening so much, and I want my boys to find some beauty in it as well (ages 11, 8, and 6). Winning as opposed to buying would be good, since I have already bought multiple versions of the new Koren line for myself and each of my boys, and I think the Beautiful Bride would look askance at my purchasing yet another siddur. Thank you!
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I would very much like to win this siddur to become closer to Hashem. I am already a fan on facebook.
Sounds like an inspiring siddur!
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I would like to win this siddur. It looks like it would help me learn more and better while davening.
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I could use some extra kavannah in my davening. It’s hard to stay in the right frame of mind while helping my 4yo and 6yo participate in services and kids’ activities.
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I love the bencher. It makes benching so meaningful. The siddur would make davening even more meaningful
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I would love to give this siddur as a gift to my husband. He would be thrilled!
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I would love this siddur because the inspirational pictures will inspire me to daven.
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Love to be reminded of Hashem’s creations with visuals! Love the gorgeous bencher – the siddur would be put to good use!
I learn from each machzor or siddur I read. I have learned a great deal, enough to realize how much more there is for me to learn and understand.
We have the nevarech bentcher, which we love. This looks really beautiful. very inspiring!
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Shalom, I am going through conversion classes right now and have been overtaken by the Jewish culture. The presence of community and the indulgement in history has been sincerely moving. As a newcomer to KOAB and judaism I do not have a siddur, yet. I am a medical resident and basically taking in as much information as possible through my new Jewish friends and family. I would love the Nehalel Shabbat siddur to start and continue my life long journey of learning.
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What a beautiful siddur. I would love to have that to help inspire me to daven more and teach my children.
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Fresh out of the mikvah orthodox convert here and I always have my eyes open for resources to help me connect through prayers that are not in my mother tongue. This looks like just that kind of resource!
I already try to just use different siddurim from time to time to improve my concentration – I love the way the pictures in the bencher add a new dimension to the process, I would love to see what they do in the siddur!
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My husband and I used the Nevarech benscher for our wedding. He loves that the pictures are of Israel. I love how the pictures (and translations) beautifully illuminate the meaning. I would love to surprise him with the matching siddur.
This siddur looks beautiful and I’d love to share it with my children to help them develop an appreciation for the words they say when they daven.
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Id love to win this siddur, because my 11 year old son mentioned that with his significant reading challenges he finds davening really hard to do. He mentioned that he loses focus because the words are so hard for him to say. With this siddur the pictures are so thought provoking he can stay with the tefillah and think his own thoughts and ideas and prayers. Thanks for the opportunity
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I would love this siddur. Its just looks so cool!
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Wow, this Siddur might be the thing for me and my kids – looks gorgeous and accessible.
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Looks like a great present for my mother-in-law!
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I would love to have this inspiring siddur b/c it’s beauty will help with my kavanah!
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I would be so happy to win this siddur. I love KOAB and have learned so much from you already about saving money and budgeting too. Thank you for your inspiring site! Lisa
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I would love to win this siddur to bless a Jewish family this Rosh Hashana that has been such a blessing to me. 🙂
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It would be amazing if I got to win this siddur for the new year and have a new attitude towards davening when using it
This is the most beautiful siddur I have ever seen. I am on my journey to more observance and would love to pray from it.
I would like to receive this to give as a gift to dear family friends who are hosting us this chag.
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This siddur looks like a great way to bring kavanah back into davening. From the sample pages, the pictures look inspiring.
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We love the way the pictures in the bentcher matches the bentchers. can only imagine how fabulous it is with the siddur.
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The Siddur looks inspirational… I’d love to share it with my kids.
I would love to give it to my mom as a present!
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Would love to win! What an inspiring siddur!
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I would find this siddur so inspiring to use. It can be so hard to have proper kavannah and concentration with kids and to do lists getting in the way, and I can see that these gorgeous pictures would help bring meaning to my tefillos.
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I remember when I was younger my siblings used to always fight who gets to use the bencher- I always let them use it.
And one of my family members recently got ill and if there was something to help me boost up my kavana it would be great!
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I would love some inspiration for davening these days. I am so busy with my family, baruch Hashem, but it leaves little time for more than a half asleep recitation of birchas hashachar…
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Hoping this might help my boys sit still a little longer in shul!
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This looks inspiring and humbling to see the magnificent creation accompanying the words we desire to speak with meaning.
Your website came up when I was searching a particular topic last week. The information was very helpful. Many thanks.
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I would like this siddur since I think it may give me inspiration into my davening. Since I had my kids, davening has fell to the way side pretty much and this looks beautiful.
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I am interested in trying out this Siddur as I very much enjoy their Bentcher already
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I’m hoping my autistic son will like the pictures in this siddur. He is unable to read, but loves going to shul each week, and I think this may be a good tool to use in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah. I know I will enjoy davening from it, as will my other children. It looks very inspiring!
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I would love this siddur to help me maximize the small amount of time I have in my day for davening – I think it would help me improve my mindset during the few minutes I can catch. My kids would also love it!
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I think it would be great to look at with my kids.
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The pictures are incredible.
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It’s just like our wedding bentscher!!! Love the pics!
I would love to win a new siddur to freshen up my davening.
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I would love to in this. My family and I are learning ti be more observant and would love this for our family table 🙂
I would love this siddur because honestly I have trouble focusing on davening and as someone really connected to nature I feel these pics would really help me!
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I would love to use this siddur because myself and those that I encounter often have trouble connecting while davening. I have some tricks and ideas that I use, but the visuals of this siddur would help the people that I learn with a lot!
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As a graphic designer, I love the pictures what a wonderful way to honor the words of the siddur. I would love to win it.